E-rate Program Overview

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1 Universal Service Administrative Company | Schools and Libraries ( E-rate ) Program Overview Schools and Libraries ( E-rate ) Program Program Overview 2 Universal Service Administrative Company | Schools and Libraries ( E-rate ) Program Overview TABLE OF CONTENTS Program Overview ........................................ ........................................ ........................................ ................ 3 Set Up an Organization Account in the E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) ........................................ ...... 3 Certify FCC Form 470 to Open Competitive bidding for Desired Services ........................................ ...... 4 Certify FCC Form 471 to Seek Funding for Eligible 5 Receive Funding Commitment Decision Letter (USAC s Decision on Funding Requests).

bidding process and selecting the most cost- effective provider using price of the eligible goods and services as the primary factor. • The applicant should carefully consider whether to receive discounts on bills directly from the service provider or receive reimbursements for goods and services paid in full to the service provider .

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